South Dakota
Iroquois is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 425. Residents earn $60,750 per year, which is 19% below the national average.
Based on current data, Iroquois receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Iroquois stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Iroquois is $60,750, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Iroquois is $138,500, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $763 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
22.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Iroquois has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches, including 41.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,750 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,953 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $920 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,392 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.9% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 265 |
| County GDP | $370M |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Healthcare | 17 |
| Retail | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,767 |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.44% |
| Commute Time | 24.2 min |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |
| Census Median | $138,500 |
| 51% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $763 |
| 34% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,767 |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.44% |
| Obesity | 34.6% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.8% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.4% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.7% |
| Premature Death | 4,945/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 25.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 25.9 inches |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 41.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,395 ft (425 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 685/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3679°N, 97.8495°W |
| County FIPS | 46077 |
Winner: Republican by 43.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.0% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 685/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Retail Stores | 23 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 24.2 min |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |